5 Recommendations of Popular Japanese Dramas in the 2000s, Exciting Stories - Can Bring Nostalgia

Kapanlagi.com - Japanese dramas or doramas have become increasingly popular lately. Many people enjoy Japanese dramas because of their exciting and interesting stories. Although they may seem to have only gained popularity in recent years, the truth is that there have been popular Japanese dramas since the 2000s. In fact, these Japanese dramas from the 2000s can be just as entertaining as the latest doramas.

Japanese dramas in the 2000s may not be as advanced as they are now. However, Japanese dramas from the 2000s still offer their own charm. The unique stories and interesting plots in Japanese dramas from the 2000s can entertain viewers and even evoke nostalgia. Watching popular Japanese dramas from the 2000s can bring back memories from 20 years ago.

Curious about what popular Japanese dramas from the 2000s are still enjoyable to watch now? To find out, let's take a look at the following review.

1. ONE MILLION STARS FALLING FROM THE SKY (2002)

ONE MILLION STARS FALLING FROM THE SKY (credit: mydramalist)

ONE MILLION STARS FALLING FROM THE SKY is the opening of the list of popular Japanese dramas in the 2000s. This drama, which aired in 2002, tells the story of a young student who commits suicide by jumping from a balcony. However, shortly after, it is discovered that she was actually stabbed, and her room was arranged to make it look like a suicide. Some small details make Detective Kanzo suspect that Ryo, the victim's lover, is the culprit.

Kanzo's suspicion grows stronger after he and Ryo accidentally meet several times, and each meeting makes him feel uncomfortable. Every clue that is revealed seems to raise more questions about Ryo, who has been obsessive, cruel, and manipulative. The situation becomes more complicated when a strong love-hate relationship develops between Ryo and Kanzo's beautiful younger sister, Yuko.

2. 1 LITRE OF TEARS (2005)

1 LITRE OF TEARS (credit: mydramalist)

Recommendation for another popular Japanese drama in the 2000s is 1 LITRE OF TEARS. This highly popular Japanese drama tells the touching life struggle of a girl named Ikeuchi Aya who suffers from a rare disease called Spinocerebellar Degeneration.

The disease is very rare and has no cure. Aya's condition worsens over time. The disease causes Aya to lose her ability to speak, walk, write, and even swallow. But instead of giving up, Aya continues to fight for recovery. Aya perseveres and refuses to accept pity. As a result, when watching this drama, viewers will experience a mixture of love and suffering that Aya feels.

3. ROOKIES (2008)

ROOKIES (credit: mydramalist)

ROOKIES is also one of the most popular Japanese dramas in the 2000s. This drama tells the story of Koichi Kawato, a new Japanese Literature teacher at Futakotamagawa High School, which is notorious for being bad. One of the reasons the school has a bad reputation is its baseball club, which consists of delinquents and troublemakers who have been banned from all competitions for a year due to causing a disturbance during an official match.

However, under Kawato's guidance, the baseball club members seem to find a new purpose. The club members, who have been labeled as troublemakers, smokers, and lazy, start to strive for success in the high school baseball tournament, Koshien. But because of the bad label they have, the road to Koshien feels very challenging for them.

4. ZETTAI NO KARESH (2008)

ZETTAI NO KARESH (credit: mydramalist)

If you are looking for a popular Japanese drama from the 2000s with a unique story, ZETTAI NO KARESH could be a choice. This Japanese drama has become so popular that it has been adapted in various countries. ZETTAI NO KARESH tells the story of the robot maker, Kronos Heaven, who eventually develops Night Tenjo.

Night Tenjo is a perfect male humanoid robot created by Kronos Heaven. Night Tenjo is programmed to be completely loyal and devoted to his partner. To conduct a trial, the company chooses temporary worker Izawa Riiko to participate in a free trial for 5 days.

Initially, Riiko only sees Night as a household appliance. However, when she realizes the depth of Night's loyalty to her, Riiko starts falling in love with him. In this love triangle, there is also Asamoto Soshi, a young executive in the company who has feelings for her.

5. SMILE (2009)

SMILE (credit: mydramalist)

Recommendation of another popular Japanese drama from the 2000s titled SMILE. This Japanese drama from 2005 tells the story of Hayakawa Vito who has a Filipino father and a Japanese mother. Vito was born and raised in Japan and has never visited the Philippines. Vito works at Machimura Foods day and night to fulfill his dream.

One day, he meets a girl named Mishima Hana, who has lost her ability to speak due to an accident. Despite not being able to speak, Vito is drawn to her beautiful smile. However, Vito is then wrongly accused by the police of a crime. After meeting with lawyer Kazuma, the problem starts to unfold. Together, Vito, Hana, and Kazuma will face difficult times and overcome many obstacles.

Those are some of the popular Japanese drama recommendations from the 2000s. So, after reading the synopsis, which one are you interested in watching?

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